7 die, 19 hurt in Khuzdar road accident

KHUZDAR: At least 7 people were killed while 19 others suffered injuries in a head on collision between a truck and a coach in Khuzdar on Saturday.

According to media reports a passenger coach carrying several people was on its way from Quetta to Karachi when near National Highway Khuzdar it hit with a truck coming from its opposite direction. As a result 7 people died on the spot while 19 others sustained injuries.

All were shifted to nearby government teaching hospital for medico-legal formalities and first aid. Majority of the victim belonged to Hindu Community. Police have registered a case and started an investigation.